# MetaDefender vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Comparison | | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 15 | 310 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (40.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### MetaDefender Pros: - Ease of Use (12 reviews) - Security (11 reviews) Cons: - Complex Configuration (3 reviews) - Difficult Setup (3 reviews) ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Pros: - Ease of Use (20 reviews) - Threat Detection (18 reviews) Cons: - Compatibility Issues (8 reviews) - Complexity (8 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (249 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (255 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (165 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (156 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 8.5 (239 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (152 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (248 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### MetaDefender #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: MetaDefender Licensing Price: Contact Us Description: Our modular approach to file upload security enables organizations to customize their solution to match their risk profile. Key Features: - Deep Content Disarm and Reconstruction (Deep CDR) Advanced Data Sanitization - Multiscanning - 30+ Antimalware Engines - Proactive Data Loss Prevention (Proactive DLP) [Learn more about MetaDefender](https://www.g2.com/products/metadefender/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **MetaDefender** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Governance | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Breach Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Vulnerability Scanner | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **MetaDefender** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Detection Rate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **False Positives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Scans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Network | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Compliance Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Perimeter Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Application | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Manual Application Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Static Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Black Box Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **MetaDefender** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.6/10 | 26 | #### Administration | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | 8.3 (22 reviews) | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | | **Device Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (22 reviews) | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | 8.5 (22 reviews) | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (23 reviews) | | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 8.5 (22 reviews) | | **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | ### Cloud File Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **MetaDefender** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Security | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Reporting and Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Access Control | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Rights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **MetaDefender** | 8.3/10 | 5 | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | 8.0/10 | 57 | #### Generative AI | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (52 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (52 reviews) | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **MetaDefender** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Threat Intelligence | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **MetaDefender** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Orchestration | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sandboxing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Information | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Proactive Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Intelligence Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Personalization | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dynamic/Code Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generate Attack Scenarios** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generate Threat Detection Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generate Threat Summaries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **MetaDefender** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Identity | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Data Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **MetaDefender** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### Compliance | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **MetaDefender** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft Defender for Endpoint** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Prevention | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (3):** [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr) **Unique to MetaDefender (4):** [Cloud File Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-security), [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp), [Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vulnerability-scanner), [Threat Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/threat-intelligence) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | MetaDefender | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 40.0% | 27.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 34.4% | | **Enterprise** | 26.7% | 38.5% | ### By Industry #### MetaDefender - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 13.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 13.3% - **Retail:** 6.7% - **Research:** 6.7% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 6.7% - **International Affairs:** 6.7% - **Insurance:** 6.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.7% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.7% - **Financial Services:** 6.7% - **Other:** 20.0% #### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 14.1% - **Financial Services:** 6.0% - **Computer Software:** 6.0% - **Telecommunications:** 2.3% - **Banking:** 2.3% - **Computer Networking:** 2.0% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.7% - **Education Management:** 1.7% - **Consumer Services:** 1.7% - **Other:** 36.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to MetaDefender - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1361 reviews) - [ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.g2.com/products/manageengine-endpoint-central/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1102 reviews) - [Webroot Business Endpoint Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/webroot-business-endpoint-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (532 reviews) - [Cisco Duo](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-duo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (516 reviews) ### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (971 reviews) - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (825 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (425 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews) - [Check Point Harmony Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-harmony-endpoint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (201 reviews) - [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Cisco Secure Endpoints](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-endpoints/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (27 reviews) - [Cortex XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (53 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### MetaDefender - Title: [What is Metadefender used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-metadefender-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Detect Sensitive Data in Files. Prevent potential data breaches and regulatory compliance violations by detecting and redacting sensitive data in files,..." ### Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Title: [can i use this for my video games?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32645-can-i-use-this-for-my-video-games) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "if you are using Xbox, then all software's are certified by Microsoft, so no need the virus scan " - Title: [What is Endpoint Defender?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-endpoint-defender) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "In general terms, "Endpoint Defender" could potentially refer to a category of cybersecurity solutions designed to protect individual devices (endpoints)..." - Title: [Which feature in Microsoft Defender for endpoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-feature-in-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Comprehensive protection: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint provides protection against a wide range of threats, including viruses, malware, ransomware, and..." - Title: [when scheduled scan starts it consume 100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37198-when-scheduled-scan-starts-it-consume-100-cpu-can-you-kindly-provide-solution-for-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/metadefender-vs-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint)